Events
Ellesmere Port Family Bike Ride - Various Dates Throughout August
Free family cycle rides around Ellesmere Port run by
Groundwork and Cycling Projects. There are four rides
taking place throughout the area increasing in distance each week
as you build up your confidence on the saddle.
There will be four rides in total taking place between 10am -
Midday on the following dates:
Thursday 19th August
Canal ride (with BMX coaching along the way)
Thursday 26th August
Ellesmere Port to Chester and back
After each ride lunch will be provided. Every ride will start at Whitby Park by the Hall.
Anyone above the age of 9 can come along, although children must be accompanied by an adult.
Place are limited so please contact James Kerr to book your place, 01606 723160 or by e-mail at james.kerr@groundwork.org.uk
The Chester Challenge Bike Ride - Sunday 29 August 2010
The Chester Challenge is an annual cycling event held to increase awareness of DravetSyndrome - a rare form of epilepsy. We hope to raise funds for the IDEA League UK charity whose aim is to help the many children in the UK who are suffering with this progressive neurological disorder. Starting and finishing at Old Hall Country Club, Huntington in the beautiful city of Chester. There will be a choice of three routes through rural country lanes:
- Route 01 -12.5 milesFee £10
- Route 02 -25 milesFee £12.50
- Route 03 -60 milesFee £15
- Route 04 -80 milesFee £17.50
Organised Rides and Training
Sunday Leisure Rides
The Chester CTC meet at Chrisleton pond usually the first Sunday of the month, at 10am for led leisure rides often into Cheshire (although sometimes into hilly North Wales).
Other groups also meet - there is the Two Mills group who meet every week at the Eureka Cafe at 10am, or for more challenging rides usually into North Wales the Mold Informals meet in Mold also on the first Sunday. For more information, visit our website or contact Sue on 07871 452680.
Ladies Saturday morning rides
Meet once a month on a Saturday at Kingsway Community Cafe at 10am for a morning ride. Very sociable and easy paced. Read about the rides this year and see some photos on their blog.
Here are the dates for rides over the coming year:
- August 7th
- September 11th
- October 9th
- November 13th
- December 11th
BMX Training at Westminster Park
Venue: Westminster Park, Hough Green, Chester
Community coaching sessions every Thursday 5-6pm.
8-16 year olds welcome to attend
Free admission no need to book
Qualified BMX coaches on site
Whilst the coaching session is being held, track will be closed,
unless you are taking part in the session.
A limited number of bikes and helmets are available. Please bring your own bike if you have one. Helmets and gloves will be provided
Session rules must be followed and protective equipment must be worn during the session.
For more information contact Sports Development on (01606)
288559 or email sports@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk